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MetaMask, the popular crypto wallet, has partnered with security firm Blockaid to enhance security for its users. This collaboration aims to provide improved security measures for desktop users initially, with mobile users to follow.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of crypto exchange FTX, recently testified in court about the failure of Alameda Research to hedge its assets. According to court transcripts, Bankman-Fried revealed that as of June 2022, Alameda's assets had not been hedged, which coincided with a significant dip in value from $40 billion to $10 billion.

In a recent research note, Charlie Morris, founder and chairman of ByteTree, highlighted the improving breadth of the crypto market. He mentioned that downtrends are becoming scarce, while uptrends are on the rise. This positive trend could potentially be significant for the crypto industry.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the embattled founder of FTX, recently took the stand for a third day, providing valuable insights into his management style and the tumultuous relationships that marked the last days of the cryptocurrency exchange.

XRP Ledger’s Xahau Sidechain has recently undergone a thorough audit of its codebase. The audit, conducted by FYEO, one of Xahau’s initial Governance Game Validator Seats and Security partners, aimed to assess the security exposure and internal risks of the Xahau Sidechain.

Silicon Valley's renowned venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, is set to amass around $3.4 billion for its upcoming early-stage and seed-stage funds. This represents a significant increase from the firm's previous fundraising endeavors. In addition, Andreessen Horowitz has plans to expand its investment horizons by introducing new growth, crypto, and bio vehicles in 2025.

Standard-setters are rushing to introduce norms for stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies whose value is pegged to that of other assets such as fiat currencies. This urgency has been heightened by recent events, including Facebook's proposal of a stablecoin and the de-pegging of terraUSD (UST) from the U.S. dollar in May 2022, which had significant negative consequences for the crypto world.

The recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market has affected the Pepe coin recovery rally, causing a bearish reversal and eroding the asset's market value by approximately 13.35% over the past four days. However, there are key levels that can support buyers and potentially resume the previous recovery.

The founder of a failed cryptocurrency exchange has offered an alternative explanation for the collapse of the trading platform. However, prosecutors are challenging this narrative and investigating the founder's involvement in other companies and the use of customer funds.

A commissioner from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a statement dissenting against the agency’s enforcement action against the blockchain-based file-sharing payment network LBRY. In a lengthy statement, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce expresses her puzzlement regarding the SEC's decision to bring a case against LBRY, as there was little evidence of fraud. She questions why the SEC targeted LBRY, which she believes had a legitimate real-world application, instead of pursuing other digital asset projects engaged in illegal activities.

The XRP price recently broke through a key resistance at $0.55, signaling the potential for further bullish momentum. However, with Bitcoin facing resistance at $35,000, altcoins like XRP are experiencing selling pressure, putting its recent gains at risk.

US President Joe Biden has recently issued an executive order to establish new standards for safety and security in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The order aims to address the risks associated with AI technology and ensure responsible innovation. However, this move has faced criticism from developers and industry insiders who argue that it may hinder freedom to innovate, drawing parallels with the regulatory actions taken against the crypto industry.

Crypto analyst Justin Bennett is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset has been experiencing double-digit gains over the past week.

Bitcoin's price experienced a significant increase last week due to the anticipation of BlackRock and other asset managers listing bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. This development has generated excitement in the market, as it is believed that these ETFs will attract a substantial amount of investment into BTC.

The crypto founder's lawyers were not in favor of him speaking publicly, but he went on a media blitz after FTX's collapse. He wanted to share his side of the story with anyone who would listen, including journalists, Twitter personalities, and frustrated crypto day traders.

Solana's native cryptocurrency, SOL, has emerged as the top performer among major crypto assets in October, recording an impressive 50% gain. Furthermore, SOL has experienced a remarkable year-to-date growth of over 250%. This surge in value comes after a period of uncertainty for Solana, following the collapse of FTX, the ecosystem's primary backer, which raised concerns about the blockchain's future.